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R100 Series Receiver
User Guide
Part No. 875-0173-000 Rev F1
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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R100 Series User Guide iii PN 875-0173-000 Rev F1
Contents
Chapter 1 Introducing the R100 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Receiver Product Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features Specific to the R131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Whats Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2 Installing the R100 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mounting the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mounting the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Magnetic Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pole Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Surface Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting and Routing the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the Receiver to External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Configuring the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Environmental Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 3 Operating the R100 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Powering the Receiver On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 4 RTK/L-Dif . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installing the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Installing the Rover Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Receiver as a Base Station or Rover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting Up the Receiver as a Base Station or Rover . . . . . . . 21
Connecting the Receiver to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting the Receiver to an External Device or Base/Rover
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
RTK Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Appendix A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Appendix B Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Appendix C Menu Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
GPS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Differential Corrections (Diff) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configuration Wizard Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
System Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Contents
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
End User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Warranty Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Chapter 1: Introducing the R100 Series
Receiver Product Matrix
Features Specific to the R131
Whats Included
Parts List
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Chapter 1: Introducing the R100 Series
The R100 Series consists of multiple GPS receiver models that track GPS and SBAS,
with some models tracking differential radio beacon signals and/or L-Band
(OmniSTAR

VBS).
All R100 Series receivers utilize Hemisphere GPS exclusive COAST technology that
maintains accuracy during temporary loss of differential signal and are capable of
using Hemisphere GPS e-Dif

technology.
Receiver Product Matrix
Table 1-1 lists all the available R100 Series receiver models.
Note:
Any reference to the R100 Series refers to all the receivers listed in Table 1-1.
Any reference to Beacon only applies to the R110, R130, or R131.
Any reference to OmniSTAR VBS only applies to the R120, R121, R130, or
R131.
Features Specific to the R131
The R131 is the only model in the R100 Series that includes the following features:
Rack-mountable enclosure
Soft power switch located on front display - all other R100 Series models
have a push-button power switch located on the bottom of the unit
1 PPS output support via an SMA connector on the back of the unit
Table 1-1: R100 Series receiver models
Model Application Beacon L-Band
1 PPS
Output
Rack
Mount
R100 Marine/GIS/survey No No DB9 No
R110 Marine/GIS/survey Yes No DB9 No
R120 Marine/GIS/survey No Yes DB9 No
R130 Marine/GIS/survey Yes Yes DB9 No
R101 Air No No PWR/Data No
R121 Air No Yes PWR/Data No
R131 Marine/GIS/survey Yes Yes SMA Yes
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Chapter 1: Introducing the R100 Series
Whats Included
You can purchase any R100 Series receiver as a standalone receiver or as part of a kit.
Although they vary by receiver model R100 Series kits contain the following parts:
Receiver
Receiver mounting hardware
Antenna
Antenna mounting hardware (Marine/GIS/survey models only)
Cables
R100 Series User Guide (Air models only - R101 and R121)
Look over the parts shipped with your system. If any part appears to have been
damaged during shipping, contact your freight carrier. If any parts are missing,
contact your Hemisphere GPS dealer.
Parts List
Table 1-2 lists available accessories for the R100 Series. The information contained in
this table is accurate at time of printing. Contact your Hemisphere GPS dealer to
obtain replacement parts or to order accessories.
Table 1-2: R100 Series parts list
Part Models Qty Part No.
Receiver
(one of models listed at right)
R100
R101
R110
R120
R121
R130
R131
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
803-0055-000#
803-0048-000#
803-0056-000#
803-0057-000#
803-0043-000#
803-0044-000#
803-0053-000#
Receiver mounting hardware kit R100, R101, R110, R120,
R121, R130, R131
1 710-0056-000#
Power cable (circular) R100, R110, R120, R131 1 054-0118-000#
Power cable (circular) R130 1 054-0009-000#
Data cable, DB-9 female to DB-9 male,
3 m
R100, R110, R120, R130 1 050-0011-022#
A21 antenna R100, R101, R120, R121 1 804-3036-000#
A21 antenna mounting hardware kit R100, R101, R120, R121 1 710-0110-000#
A31 antenna R110, R130, R131 1 804-3043-000#
A31 antenna mounting hardware kit R110, R130, R131 1 710-0111-000#
Antenna cable, TNC-TNC, 5 m R100, R101, R110, R120,
R121, R130, R131
1 052-0005-000#
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Chapter 2: Installing the R100 Series
Mounting the Receiver
Mounting the Antenna
Connecting and Routing the Cables
Connecting the Receiver to External Devices
Default Settings
Configuring the Receiver
Environmental Considerations
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Chapter 2: Installing the R100 Series
The R100 Series is designed for easy setup, with the following steps described in this
chapter:
Mounting the receiver
Mounting the antenna
Connecting the cables
Connecting the receiver to external devices
Mounting the Receiver
Note: Although you are not required to mount the receiver, you may want to do so to
prevent damage to the receiver and any cables connected to the receiver.
Before mounting the receiver ensure the following:
Menu screen, LEDs, and buttons are visible and accessible
Back panel is accessible for connecting/switching out cables and powering
the receiver on/off
Receiver is mounted inside and away from the elements and in a location
that minimizes vibration, shock, extreme temperatures, and moisture
R131 only: Soft power switch is accessible
Note: There is an option within the menu system to switch (flip 180) the direction of
the display. If it is easier to mount the unit upside down, you can mount it this way
and still operate the display.
Figure 2-1 illustrates the typical mounting orientation of the R100 Series receivers,
indicating that the R131 receiver is rack-mountable.
Figure 2-1: Receiver mounting orientation
All R100 Series receivers
(except R131)
R131 receiver
(rack mountable)
Mounting
opening/groove
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To mount the receiver:
1. Locate the thumb screws, nuts, and brackets included in your R100 Series
kit.
2. Slide the nuts through the openings along both sides of the receiver (see
Figure 2-1 on page 6 for example of opening).
3. Place the bracket alongside the receiver and insert the thumbscrews so they
screw into the nuts.
4. Screw down the brackets.
5. Install the receiver with brackets in the desired location.
Mounting the Antenna
Antenna placement is crucial to the systems operation. The GPS engine inside the
R100 Series computes a position based on measurements from each satellite to the
phase center of the antenna; therefore, mount the antenna at the location where the
reference position should be.
When considering the mounting location keep the following in mind:
Make sure the antenna has a clear view of the sky so that GPS satellites are
not masked by obstructions (which may potentially reducing system
performance)
Mount the antenna on, or as close to, the measurement center point
Position the antenna as high as possible
You have three options when mounting the antenna:
Magnetic mount
Pole mount
Surface mount
Magnetic Mount
The magnetic mount can be screwed into the bottom of the antenna and mounted to
metal surfaces. The magnetic mount includes a metal disc and foam adhesive that
allow you to bond the metal disc to the desired mounting location if there are no
metal surfaces. You then place the magnetic mount on the metal disc.
To attach the antenna using the magnetic mount:
1. Clean and dry the surface where you will attach the metal disc.
2. Remove the backing from one side of the foam adhesive and press the
adhesive onto the mounting surface.
3. Remove the backing from the other side of the foam adhesive and press the
metal disc onto the mounting surface, applying firm pressure to ensure
good adhesion.
4. Place the magnetic mount (with antenna attached) on top of the metal disc.
Pole Mount
The center thread of the antenna is 5/8 inches for compatibility with a survey pole (not
included). Simply thread the pole into the antenna.
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Surface Mount
As an alternative to the magnetic mount, you can attach the antenna directly to the
mounting surface with four machine screws (no. 8-32).
To attach the antenna directly to the mounting surface:
1. Photocopy the bottom of the antenna and use it as a template to plan the
mounting hole locations.
Make sure the photocopy is scaled one to one with the
mounting holes on the bottom of the antenna.
2. Mark the mounting hole centers, as necessary, on the mounting surface.
3. Place the antenna over the marks to ensure the planned hole centers align
with the true hole centers (adjusting as necessary).
4. Use a center punch to mark the hole centers.
5. Drill the mounting holes with a 3/16-inch bit appropriate for the surface.
6. Place the antenna over the mounting holes and insert the mounting screws
through the bottom of the mounting surface and into the antenna.
When installing the antenna, hand tighten only. Damage
resulting from overtightening the antenna is not covered by the warranty.
Connecting and Routing the Cables
Adhere to the following when connecting and routing R100 Series cables:
Power cable must reach an appropriate power source
Antenna cable must reach from the antenna to the receiver
Data cable may connect to a data storage device, computer, or other device
that accepts GPS data
Do not run cables in areas of excessive heat
Do not expose cables to corrosive chemicals
Do not crimp or excessively bend cables
Do not place tension on cables
Coil up excess cable near unit
Secure along the cable route using plastic tie wraps as necessary
Do not run cables near high Voltage or strong RF noise and transmitter
sources
Improperly installed cables near machinery can be dangerous.
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Chapter 2: Installing the R100 Series
Connecting the Receiver to External Devices
Communication between the R100 Series and external devices occurs through serial
ports and USB ports.Table 2-1 lists these connections for each R100 Series model.
Figure 2-2 shows how the serial and USB ports may appear on your particular R100
Series model.
Figure 2-2: Serial and USB ports
If you connect a device to Port A, Port B, or the USB port you can transmit and receive
data between the R100 Series and the device. Similarly, if you connect one device to
Port A and another device to the USB port you can transmit and receive data between
the R100 Series and each device.
Note: For those models that include a USB port (R100, R110, R120, R130, and R131)
Port B is shared with the USB port. If you connect a device to Port B and another
device to the USB port the receive functionality on Port B is disabled. Therefore,
Hemisphere GPS recommends using Port A and the USB port if want to connect two
devices to these R100 Series models.
Table 2-1: R100 Series serial and USB communication
Model
Serial Communication Through
Port A and Port B
USB
Communication
R100 External ports connected via DB9 cable (1) USB-B port
R101 Internal ports connected via power/data connector None
R110 External ports connected via DB9 cable (1) USB-B port
R120 External ports connected via DB9 cable (1) USB-B port
R121 Internal ports connected via power/data connector None
R130 External ports connected via DB9 cable (1) USB-B port
R131 External ports connected via DB9 cable (1) USB-B port
R100, R110, R120, R130 receivers R131 receiver (rack mountable)
R101 and R121 receivers (serial, no USB)
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The USB port is designed to be connected to a host device such as a PC. When you
connect a PC to the R100 Series the PC should recognize it as a serial device and a new
COM will appear as a valid connection on the PC. Set the communication software to
use this new port to access the R100 Series.
The serial ports operate at the RS-232 interface level to communicate with external
data loggers, navigation systems, and other devices. Either serial port can also be
used for firmware updates. Figure 2-3 illustrates the numbering for the DB9 connector
(female) and the power/data connector. The associated numbering for each plug
connector (male) is a mirror reflection of the scheme shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3: DB9 and power/date connector socket numbering
Note: For successful communication you must set the baud rate of the R100 Series
serial ports to match that of the connected devices. Table 2-2 and Table 2-3 provide the
pinouts for the serial ports and power/data connector.
Default Settings
Table 2-2 below through Table 2-6 on page 11 provide serial port/data connector
pinouts and other options/settings for the R100 Series.
Table 2-2: Port A / Port B DB9 pinout for R100, R110, R120, R130, and R131
Port A Port B
Pin Function Pin Function
1 Not connected 1 Not connected
2 Transmit data Port A 2 Transmit data Port B
3 Receive data Port A 3 Receive data Port B
4 Not connected 4 Not connected
5 Signal ground 5 Signal ground
6 Not connected 6 Event marker
7 Not connected 7 Not connected
8 Not connected 8 Not connected
9 5V output, 350 mA max 9 1 PPS
DB9 connector Power/data connector
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Table 2-3: Power/data connector pinout for R101 and R121
Pin Description
A Power
B 1 PPS
C Port A Tx
D Port A Rx
E Port B Tx
F Port B Rx
G Manual mark
H Ground
Table 2-4: DGPS options
DGPS Option
SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, etc)
e-Dif
Beacon (only on R110, R130, R131)
External RTCM
L-Band (only on R120, R121, R130, R131)
L-Dif
Table 2-5: Serial port settings
Serial
Ports
Baud Rates
Data
Bits
Parity
Stop
Bits
Interface
Level
A and B 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 8 None 1 RS-232
Table 2-6: GPS message output options
GPS Message Update rate Max DGPS age Elevation mask
Hemisphere GPS Binary 1 Hz to 20 Hz 259,200 seconds
5
NMEA 0183 GGA 1 Hz to 20 Hz 259,200 seconds
5
NMEA 0183 GLL 1 Hz to 20 Hz 259,200 seconds
5
NMEA 0183 GSA 1 Hz 259,200 seconds
5
NMEA 0183 GST 1 Hz 259,200 seconds
5
NMEA 0183 GSV 1 Hz 259,200 seconds
5
NMEA 0183 RMC 1 Hz 259,200 seconds
5
NMEA 0183 RRE 1 Hz 259,200 seconds
5
NMEA 0183 VTG 1 Hz to 20 Hz 259,200 seconds
5
NMEA 0183 ZDA 1 Hz 259,200 seconds
5
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Configuring the Receiver
You can configure many aspects of the R100 Series through the serial port using
Hemisphere GPS commands. Refer to the Hemisphere GPS Technical Reference (go to
www.hemispheregps.com/support and click the GPS Reference icon) for details.
Note: Contact your Hemisphere GPS dealer for more information regarding
configuration and the use of Hemisphere GPS commands.
Environmental Considerations
Although it is splash proof in case of accidental exposure the R100 Series is designed
for indoor use. The antenna is designed for outdoor use. See Table B-5 on page 29 for
environmental specifications.
Note: Changes you make to the R100 Series via the serial port are not automatically
saved to memory for subsequent powerup; therefore, you must issue the $JSAVE
command to save the changes. However, if you make changes via the menu system,
they are automatically saved.
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Chapter 3: Operating the R100 Series
Powering the Receiver On/Off
LED Indicators
Using the Menus
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Chapter 3: Operating the R100 Series
The R100 Series is designed for easy operation with LED indicators and a
straightforward menu system. This chapter provides information on the following
topics:
Powering the R100 Series on/off
LED indicators
R100 Series Main menu
Powering the Receiver On/Off
All R100 Series models, except the R131, have a hard power switch located on the top
panel, while the R131 has a soft power switch on the front panel (see Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1: R100 Series power switch
The R100 Series accepts an input voltage of 8 to 36 VDC via the power cable. The
supplied power should be continuous and clean for best performance. Table B-6 on
page 29 provides the power specifications of the R100 Series.
Do not provide a voltage higher than the input range (36 VDC). This
will damage the receiver and void the warranty. Also, do not attempt to operate the
R100 Series with the fuse bypassed as this will void the warranty.
The R100 Series features reverse polarity protection to prevent damage if the power
leads are accidentally reversed. Although the R100 Series proceeds through an
internal startup sequence when you apply power, it will be ready to communicate
immediately.
Initial startup may take 5 to 15 minutes depending on the location. Subsequent
startups will output a valid position within 1 to 5 minutes depending on the location
and time since the last startup.
The R100 Series may take up to 5 minutes to receive a full ionospheric map from
SBAS. Optimum accuracy is obtained once the R100 Series is processing corrected
positions using complete ionospheric information.
Hard power switch Soft power switch
For all R100 Series receivers (except R131) R131 Receiver (rack mountable)
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To power on the R100 Series:
1. Connect the ends of the R100 Series power cable to a clean power source
providing 8 to 36 VDC.
Note: Hemisphere GPS recommends you use a weather-tight connection
and connector if the connection is located outside.
2. R100 Series (except R131): Press the Power button on the top panel.
R131: Press and hold the soft power switch on the front panel until the
splash screen appears.
To power off the R100 Series:
R100 Series (except R131): Press the Power button on the top panel.
R131: Press and hold the soft power switch on the front panel until the
screen goes blank (the screen will display Power Down in 4...3...2...1
before powering off).
LED Indicators
The R100 Series uses LEDs to indicate power, GPS lock, and DGPS position.
On all models except the R131 there is a corresponding icon below each LED
On the R131 the text to the left of each LED indicates the purpose of the LED
Table 3-1 describes each LED indicator.
Table 3-1: LED indicators
LED Indicator LED Color Description/Function
or POWER
Red Power indicator
Illuminates solid red when the
receiver is powered on.
or GPS LOCK
Yellow GPS lock indicator
Illuminates solid yellow when the
receiver achieves a solid GPS lock.
or DIFF
Green DGPS position indicator
Illuminates solid green when the
receiver achieves a differential
position and a pseudorange residual
of better than 10.0 m.
If the residual value is worse than the
current threshold, the LED blinks
green indicating differential mode has
been attained but the residual has not
met the threshold.
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Chapter 3: Operating the R100 Series
Using the Menus
The R100 Series menu system is designed for easy setup and configuration of the unit
in or out of the field and supports multiple languages. You can perform most
configuration tasks entirely through the menu without having to connect to a
computer or PDA.
Refer to Appendix C, Menu Maps for a complete menu map for the following
options on the Main menu.
GPS
Differential corrections (menu item will be the selected differential source,
such as SBAS or Autonomous)
Configuration Wizard
System Setup
The R100 Series front panel contains three soft buttons: Up arrow, Enter, and Down
arrow (see Figure 3-2).
Figure 3-2: Menu buttons
Note: On the R131 the Enter button also functions as the Power switch. See
Powering the Receiver On/Off on page 14 for more information.
Up arrow - moves to the previous menu item or to the
previous selection within a menu item
Down arrow - moves to the next menu item or to the
next selection within a menu item
Enter - displays a submenu or selects an option within a
menu item
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Table 3-2 describes the indicators to the right of specific menu items.
To return the menu system to the factory default configuration:
R100 Series (except R131): Press and hold the Enter and Up arrow buttons
and then power up the receiver until the splash screen disappears.
R131: Press and hold the Enter and Up arrow buttons until the splash screen
disappears (Enter and Power share the same soft switch).
Table 3-2: Menu item indicators
Indicator Purpose Example
Display
indicator
Go to the indicated submenu
This indicator also appears to
the right of the Back and
Top Menu menu items.
Press Enter when Back
is selected to return to the
previous menu.
Press Enter when Top
Menu is selected to
return to the Main menu.
1. On the Main menu press the Down
arrow to highlight System Setup. The
Display indicator appears to the right
of System Setup.
2. Press Enter to display the System
Setup menu.
3. Press the Down arrow again to
highlight the Display Format option
and then press Enter. The items on
the Display Format menu appear and
the Select indicator appears to the
right of Disp Update (the first item on
the Display Format menu).
4. Press Enter on the Disp Update item.
The Display indicator changes to the
Select indicator.
5. Press the Up or Down arrows to
scroll through the available options
(such as 1Hz and 5Hz).
6. Press Enter on the highlighted option
to select it. That option is now the
setting for the menu item and the
Select indicator changes back to the
Display indicator.
Select
indicator
Scrolls within a menu to
highlight an option to select.
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Chapter 4: RTK/L-Dif
Installing the Base Station
Installing the Rover Radio
Using the Receiver as a Base Station or Rover
RTK Operation
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Chapter 4: RTK/L-Dif
RTK and Local Differential (L-Dif) are R100 Series differential options that provide the
highest accuracy (see Table B-1 on page 28 for accuracy specifications). A local base
station is required for both options. Most commonly, the base station and rover are
each comprised of the following:
GPS receiver
GPS antenna
Radio: transmitter for base station, receiver for rover
Power source
Installing the Base Station
The base station tracks GPS signals and broadcasts differential corrections to a radio
and rover GPS receiver. You typically set up the base station near the working area
and at a location with no obstructions between the base station and rover radio.
When installing the base station adhere to the following:
Do not place the base station near metal objects
Make sure the base station is at least 50 m from obstructions
Make sure the base station and rover radio have a clear line of sight up to
5 km or less depending on the radio type when operating L-Dif/RTK
Installing the Rover Radio
The rover GPS system processes the corrections and outputs highly accurate position
information.
When installing the rover radio adhere to the following:
Ensure the rover radio and GPS antenna are at least 1 m apart
Rover radio must not block the GPS antenna
Rover radio must receive regular corrections from the base station every one
to two seconds (differential age) for up to 15 minutes to achieve RTK lock
(maximum accuracy) - typically, a lock is achieved within five minutes
Using the Receiver as a Base Station or Rover
Using the R100 Series as a base station or rover receiver requires a link between the
base and rover to transfer differential correction data from the base to the rover. The
link can be wired or wireless (such as a radio modem).
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Chapter 4: RTK/L-Dif
Setting Up the Receiver as a Base Station or Rover
Make sure the current R100 Series application is set to RTKBAS for a base station or
LOCRTK for a rover.
Step
Button (where
applicable)
1. On the Main menu press the Up or Down arrow until System
Setup is highlighted.
2. Press Enter. The System Setup menu appears with Display Apps
highlighted.
3. With Display Apps highlighted press Enter.
Make sure In Use: displays as either:
RTKBAS for an RTK or L-Dif base station
LOCRTK for an RTK or L-Dif rover receiver
If the RTK application only appears next to Other:, scroll down and
select Swap Applications. The desired application will then be
shown as In Use.
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Chapter 4: RTK/L-Dif
Connecting the Receiver to a PC
You can also select the appropriate application using a terminal program such as
Hyper Terminal

, SLXMon, or PocketMax.
When using direct commands from a PC, send the $JAPP command to view the
current application. A response such as $>JAPP,RTKBASE,WAAS,1,2 will appear,
indicating the RTKBASE application is active and WAAS is the secondary application.
If the application was different and WAAS was first, such as
$>JAPP,WAAS,RTKBASE,2,1, then send $JAPP,other to swap applications so that
correct application is used.
Step
Button (where
applicable)
1. Connect either Port A or Port B of the R100 Series receiver to the
serial port of the PC using the 9-pin serial cable.
2. Configure the port communication parameters on the receiver.
a. On the Main menu press the Up or Down arrows to highlight
System Setup and then press Enter.
b. Press the Up or Down arrows to highlight Baud Rates and
then press Enter.
c. Press the Up or Down arrows to highlight the desired baud
rate and then press Enter.
See System Setup Menu on page 36 for more information.
3. Ensure the connected serial port on the PC has matching
communication parameters.
Up/Down
arrows
Enter
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Chapter 4: RTK/L-Dif
Connecting the Receiver to an External Device or Base/Rover
Radio
You can connect the R100 Series to an external device or a base/rover radio. Before
selecting an external device or base or radio system, ensure it meets the following
requirements:
Does not interfere with GPS
Serial connection, with a minimum of 9600 baud, set to N,8,1
Over the air throughput of at least 300 bps
Note: Hemisphere GPS recommends testing with a wired condition prior to using a
radio connection to ensure communication parameters are properly defined.
Make sure both the rover radio and base station are on the same channel or frequency
in order for the rover radio to receive corrections from the base station.
RTK Operation
After you connect the receiver to the desired devices and are operating using RTK, the
status LEDs indicate the following:
Yellow: tracking GPS
Flashing green: differential has been attained, but the residual has not met
the threshold
Solid green: RTK lock
The R100 Series will output standard NMEA messages through Port A as desired. Set
the message and port output as required by the user-supplied interface.
Step
Button (where
applicable)
1. Connect either Port A or Port B of the R100 Series receiver to the
serial port of the device using the 9-pin serial cable.
2. Configure the port communication parameters on the receiver.
a. On the Main menu press the Up or Down arrows to highlight
System Setup and then press Enter.
b. Press the Up or Down arrows to highlight Baud Rates and
then press Enter.
c. Press the Up or Down arrows to highlight the desired baud
rate and then press Enter.
See System Setup Menu on page 36 for more information.
3. Ensure the device has matching communication parameters for
the connecting port.
Up/Down
arrows
Enter
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Table A-1 provides troubleshooting information for the R100 Series.
Table A-1: Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Solution
Receiver fails to power Verify polarity of power leads
Check integrity of power cable connections
Check power input voltage (8 - 36 VDC)
Check current restrictions imposed by power source
(maximum is 250 mA @ 12 VDC)
Press the POWER button
No data from R100
Series
Check receiver power status (red LED)
Check integrity and connectivity of power and data cable
connections
The volume of data requested to be output by the R100
Series could be higher than what the current baud rate
supports. Try using 19200 or higher as the baud rate for all
devices.
No GPS lock Check integrity of cable connections
Verify antennas clear view of the sky
No SBAS lock Check integrity of cable connections
Verify antennas clear view of the sky
Check SBAS visibility map
No beacon lock Check beacon listings to ensure proximity to a beacon
station
Ensure there are no sources of interference nearby
Check antenna connections
Verify MSK rate is set correctly
Verify frequency of transmitting beacon
Select alternate antenna position
No OmniSTAR VBS
lock
Subscription activated and not expired
Check antenna connections
Verify antennas clear view of the sky
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Appendix B: Technical Specifications
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Appendix B: Technical Specifications
Table B-1 through Table B-7 provide the sensor, communication, environmental,
power, and mechanical specifications for the R100 Series.
Table B-1: R100 Series GPS sensor specifications
Item Specification
Receiver type L1, C/A code, with carrier phase smoothing
Channels 12-channel, parallel tracking
(10-channel when tracking SBAS)
SBAS Tracking 2-channel, parallel tracking
Update rate Standard 10 Hz; optional 20 Hz
Horizontal accuracy
< 0.02 m 95% confidence (RTK
1,2
)
< 0.28 m 95% confidence (L-Dif
1,2
)
< 0.6 m 95% confidence (DGPS
1,3
)
< 2.5 m 95% confidence (autonomous, no SA
1
)
Cold start 60 s (no almanac or RTC)
Table B-2: L-Band sensor specifications
Item Description
Channels Single channel
Frequency range 1530 to 1560 MHz
Satellite selection Manual or automatic (based on location)
Startup and satellite reacquisition time 15 seconds, typical
Table B-3: Beacon sensor specifications
Item Description
Channels 2-channel, parallel tracking
Frequency range 283.5 to 325 kHz
MSK bit rates 50, 100, and 200 bps
Table B-4: Communication specifications
Item Description
Serial ports 2 full-duplex RS-232
USB ports 1 USB-B
Baud rates 4800 - 115200
Correction input/output
protocol
All R100 Series except R131: RTCM SC-104
R131: Hemisphere GPS RTK, RTCM v2.3 (DGPS)
Data input/output
protocol
All R100 Series except R131: NMEA 0183
R131: NMEA 0183, Hemisphere GPS binary
Raw data All R100 Series except R131: Proprietary binary (RINEX utility
available)
Timing output
1 PPS CMOS, active low, falling edge sync, 10 k, 10 pF load)
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Appendix B: Technical Specifications
1
Depends on multipath environment, antenna selection, number of satellites in view,
satellite geometry, and ionospheric activity
2
Up to 5 km baseline length
3
Depends also on baseline length
Event marker
CMOS, active low, falling edge sync, 10 k
Table B-5: Environmental specifications
Item Specification
Operating temperature
-30C to +70C (-22F to +158F)
Storage temperature
-40C to +85C (-40F to +185F)
Humidity 95%, non condensing
Shock and vibration EP 455
EMC FCC Part 15, Subpart B, CISPR 22, CE
Table B-6: Power specifications
Item Specification
Input voltage 8 - 36 VDC
Reverse polarity protection Yes
Power consumption 3 W
Current consumption <250 mA @ 12 VDC
Antenna voltage output 5.0 VDC
Antenna short circuit protection Yes
Table B-7: Mechanical specifications
Item R100 Series (except R131) R131
Enclosure Powder coated aluminum Powder coated aluminum
Dimensions 16.0 L x 11.4 W x 4.5 H (cm)
6.3 L x 4.5 W x 1.8 H (in)
18.8 L x 11.4 W x 7.1 H (cm)
7.4 L x 4.5 W x 2.8 H (in)
Weight 0.54 kg (1.2 lb) 0.86 kg (1.9 lb)
LED indicators Power, GPS lock, DGPS position Power, GPS lock, DGPS position
Power connector R100,R110,R120: 2-pin ODU
R101,R121: 8-pin MIL circular
R130: 2-pin micro-Conxall
2-pin ODU
Data connectors DB9-female x 2 DB9-female x 2
Antenna connector TNC-female TNC-female
1 PPS connector N/A SMA
Table B-4: Communication specifications (continued)
Item Description
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Appendix C: Menu Maps
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Appendix C: Menu Maps
This appendix shows the complete menu map for each menu (listed below) on the
R100 Series Main menu.
GPS
Differential corrections (menu item will be the selected differential source,
such as SBAS or Autonomous)
Configuration Wizard
System Setup
Data Logging
GPS Menu
Use the GPS menu to view and edit such GPS settings as data output, positioning
parameters, UTC time offset, and satellite visibility/positioning information.
Figure C-1: GPS menu
GPS >
L-Band >
Config Wizard >
System Setup >
Signal Status >
Configure >
Subscription >
Diff > L-Band
Back >
Top Menu >
Lt 5100.131035'
Ln 11400.273158'
Hgt 1030.400 m
Hdg 154.50
Vel 10.5 km/h
Age 6.0 s
SV Count 10
HDOP 1.3
Precision >
NavCnd > ABBABB
DSP-ARM > 1F-1F
Back >
Top Menu >
CH01-SV23 EL 37
AZ 092 SNR 45
.
.
.
CH12-SV09 EL 45
AZ 183 SNR 47
Back >
Top Menu >
Elev Mask > 5
MaxDGPSAge > 2700
Data PORT A >
Data PORT B >
UTC Offset > -7Hr
Back >
Top Menu >
Res rms: 0.300m
-a: 0.200m
-b: 0.100m
Azimuth: 163.10
-Lat: 0.200m
-Lon: 0.200m
-Alt: 0.300m
Back >
Top Menu >
Car Smooth 11
Eph Exists 11
Eph Healthy 10
NotUsed Prev 11
Above Ele 11
Diff Corr 10
No Diff Corr 0
Back >
Top Menu >
DSP: CarLock YES
DSP: BER YES
DSP: DSPLock YES
DSP: FrmSync YES
DSP: TrkMode YES
ARM: GPSLock YES
ARM: DifData YES
ARM: ARMLock YES
ARM: DGPS YES
ARM: Solutn YES
Back >
Top Menu >
GGA > 1 Hz
GLL > Off
GSA > Off
GST > Off
GSV > 1 Hz
RMC > Off
RRE > Off
VTG > 1 Hz
ZDA > 1 Hz
BIN94 > Off
BIN95 > Off
BIN96 > Off
RTCM > Off
Back >
Top Menu >
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Appendix C: Menu Maps
Differential Corrections (Diff) Menu
Use the Diff menu to view your differential settings. The name of the differential menu
shown in the display reflects your current differential source. For example, if you are
using SBAS, then SBAS appears as the third menu item on the main screen and the
associated SBAS submenus are available, as shown in Figure C-2.
Figure C-2: SBAS menu
The following available differential sources depend on the R100 Series model and the
configuration you purchased.
SBAS
L-Band
Beacon
External RTCM
Autonomous
GPS >
SBAS >
Config Wizard >
System Setup >
Signal Status >
Satellites >
Diff > SBAS
Back >
Top Menu >
BER 122: 0
BER 124: 0
LN 122: 75.0
LN 124: -54.0
Elev122: 9.8
Elev124: 6.5
Az 122: 114.0
Az 124: 220.5
Back >
Top Menu >
Mode > Auto
PRN1 122
PRN2 134
Back >
Top Menu >
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Appendix C: Menu Maps
Figure C-3 through Figure C-6 show the complete menu maps for the L-Band, Beacon,
External RTCM, and Autonomous differential sources, respectively.
Figure C-3: L-Band menu
Figure C-4: Beacon menu
GPS >
L-Band >
Base Station >
Config Wizard >
System Setup >
Signal Status >
Configure >
Subscription >
Diff > L-Band
Back >
Top Menu >
Freq: 1536.7820
SPS: 1200
BER: 500
LN: -101.0
Elev: 49.8
Az: 160.7
Back >
Top Menu >
Mode > Auto
Freq: 1536.7820
LT: 45 LN -122
Baud: 1200
Back >
Top Menu >
Begin: 01/06/1980
End: 03/19/2010
Optns: DRY
Type: SINGLE_SIT
Lib: VBS 2.06
Src: 0
Enter Code >
Back >
Top Menu >
GPS >
Beacon >
Config Wizard >
System Setup >
Signal Status >
Configure >
Diff > SBAS
Back >
Top Menu >
F 315.0/100 DM
SS -7 SNR 2
MTP 0% WER100
Unselected Bx
ID 1024 H 08
Back >
Top Menu >
Tune > Database
Auto Tune >
TuneBeaconName >
Back >
Top Menu >
Africa >
Asia >
Australia >
Central America >
Europe >
North America >
South America >
Back >
Top Menu >
<select country >
Back >
Top Menu >
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Figure C-5: External RTCM menu
Figure C-6: Autonomous menu
Configuration Wizard Menu
The Configuration Wizard walks you through basic settings to get up and running.
Figure C-7: Config Wizard menu
GPS >
Extern RTCM >
Config Wizard >
System Setup >
RTCM Port > PORT B
RTCM Baud > 19200
Diff > Extern RTCM
Back >
Top Menu >
GPS >
Autonomous >
Config Wizard >
System Setup >
No Diff Source
Diff > Autonomous
Back >
Top Menu >
GPS >
SBAS >
Config Wizard >
System Setup >
Data Logging >
Proceed Wizard >
Delete Saved >
Use Previous >
Cancel >
Create New >
Save Current >
Back >
Top Menu >
Not Used1 >
Not Used2 >
Not Used3 >
Not Used4 >
Not Used5 >
Back >
Top Menu >
Not Used1 >
Not Used2 >
Not Used3 >
Not Used4 >
Not Used5 >
Back >
Top Menu >
Enter Name > A
Diff > SBAS
Data PORT A >
Data PORT B >
Elev Mask > 5
MaxDGPSAge > 3600
PORT A > 9600
PORT B > 9600
Save to Location >
Back >
Top Menu >
Enter Name >
Back >
Top Menu >
GGA > Off
GLL > Off
GSA > Off
GST > Off
GSV > Off
RMC > Off
RRE > Off
VTG > Off
ZDA > Off
BIN94 > Off
BIN95 > Off
BIN96 > Off
RTCM > Off
Back >
Top Menu >
Save to Location >
Not Used1 >
Not Used2 >
Not Used3 >
Not Used4 >
Not Used5 >
Back >
Top Menu >
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Appendix C: Menu Maps
System Setup Menu
The System Setup menu allows you to view and edit such current system settings as
current applications, units, baud rates, logs, screen contrast, subscription code,
display orientation (you can flip the display 180 by selecting YES under FLIP
DISPLAY), and language.
Figure C-8: System Setup menu
GPS >
SBAS >
Config Wizard >
System Setup >
Display Apps >
Display Format >
Baud Rates >
Display Logs >
Software Disp >
Contrast >
Animation > Off
Subscription >
Flip Display > NO
LCD Off > never
Language >
Back >
Top Menu >
In Use > LBAND
Other > LOCRTK
Swap Applications >
Back >
Top Menu >
GGA > YES
GLL > YES
GSA > YES
GST > YES
GSV > YES
RMC > YES
RRE > YES
VTG > YES
ZDA > YES
Bin1 > NO
Bin2 > NO
Bin76 > NO
Bin80 > NO
Bin94 > YES
Bin95 > YES
Bin96 > YES
Bin97 > NO
Bin98 > NO
Bin99 > NO
Bin100 > NO
RTCM> YES
RD1 > NO
PCSI,1 > NO
Back >
Top Menu >
Disp Update > 1Hz
LL Unit > DM.M
Hgt Unit > meters
Vel Unit > km/h
Back >
Top Menu >
PORT A > 19200
PORT B > 19200
Back >
Top Menu >
Menu > 2.50
RxApp > 4.8K
S/N > xxxxxx
SBX > P030-0.004
DSP > 11
Authorizations >
Back >
Top Menu >
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Index
A
antenna
connector specification 29
environmental consideration 12
installation with rover radio 20
parts list 3
power specifications 29
troubleshooting 26
antenna mounting
magnetic mount 7
overview 7
pole mount 7
surface mount 8
Autonomous menu map 35
B
base station installation 20
Beacon menu map 34
beacon sensor specifications 28
C
cables
communication ports 9
connecting 8
parts list 3
troubleshooting 26
communication specifications 28
configuration
menu system 16
receiver 12
receiver during base station/rover set-
up 22, 23
returning to factory defaults 17
wizard 35
Configuration Wizard menu map 35
connecting
cables 8
receiver to external device or base/
rover radio 23
receiver to external devices 9
connection troubleshooting 26
connector
mechanical specifications 29
pinouts 10
socket numbering 10
D
default settings 10
DGPS position indicator LED 15
Diff (differential source) menu map 33
E
environmental
considerations 12
specifications 29
external devices
connecting to receiver 9
External RTCM menu map 35
G
GPS
menu map 32
message output 11
sensor specifications 28
GPS lock indicator LED 15
I
installation
base station 20
rover radio 20
K
kit contents 3
L
L-Band menu map 34
L-Band sensor specifications 28
LED
DGPS position indicator 15
GPS lock indicator 15
power indicator 15
RTK operation 15
M
magnetic mount (antenna) 7
menu map
Autonomous 35
Beacon 34
Configuration Wizard 35
Diff (differential source) 33
External RTCM 35
GPS 32
L-Band 34
SBAS 33
System Setup 36
message output 11
mounting (antenna)
magnetic mount 7
overview 7
pole mount 7
surface mount 8
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Index
mounting (receiver) 6
P
parts list 3
pinouts 10
pole mount (antenna) 7
power indicator LED 15
product matrix 2
R
R100 Series
kit contents 3
parts list 3
product matrix 2
R131
specific features 2
receiver
configuration 12
connecting external devices 9
default settings 10
environmental considerations 12
mounting 6
using as a base station or rover 20
rover radio
installation 20
RTK Operation 23
S
SBAS
menu map 33
troubleshooting 26
serial port 10
communication 9
DB9 socket numbering 10
settings 11
serial port pinouts 10
specifications
beacon sensor 28
communication 28
environmental 29
GPS sensor 28
L-Band sensor 28
surface mount (antenna) 8
System Setup menu map 36
U
USB port communication 9
W
wizard
configuration 35
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materials, including all intellectual property rights. The Software is licensed to Licensee, not sold.
7. TRADEMARKS. "Hemisphere GPS", "Outback Guidance", "BEELINE", "Crescent", "Eclipse" and the associated logos
are trademarks of Hemisphere. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Licensee may not use
any of these trademarks without the consent of their respective owners.
8. LIMITED WARRANTY. Hemisphere warrants solely to the Licensee, subject to the exclusions and procedures set
forth herein below, that for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of the Product in which it is
embedded (the "Warranty Period"), the Software, under normal use and maintenance, will conform in all material
respects to the documentation provided with the Software and any media will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship. For any Update, Hemisphere warrants, for 90 days from performance or delivery, or for the balance of
the original Warranty Period, whichever is greater, that the Update, under normal use and maintenance, will
conform in all material respects to the documentation provided with the Update and any media will be free of
defects in materials and workmanship. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Hemisphere does not warrant that the
Software will meet Licensee's requirements or that its operation will be error free.
9. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS. The warranty set forth in Section (8) will not apply to any deficiencies caused by (a)
the Product not being used as described in the documentation supplied to Licensee, (b) the Software having been
altered, modified or converted in any way by anyone other than Hemisphere approved by Hemisphere, (c) any
malfunction of Licensee's equipment or other software, or (d) damage occurring in transit or due to any accident,
abuse, misuse, improper installation, lightning (or other electrical discharge) or neglect other than that caused by
Hemisphere. Hemisphere GPS does not warrant or guarantee the precision or accuracy of positions obtained when
using the Software (whether standalone or embedded in a Product). The Product and the Software is not intended
and should not be used as the primary means of navigation or for use in safety of life applications. The potential
positioning and navigation accuracy obtainable with the Software as stated in the Product or Software
documentation serves to provide only an estimate of achievable accuracy based on specifications provided by the
US Department of Defense for GPS positioning and DGPS service provider performance specifications, where
applicable.
10. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET OUT IN THIS AGREEMENT, HEMISPHERE MAKES NO
REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND TO LICENSEE, WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN
AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND INCLUDING
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR THAT THE USE OF THE
SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS,
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS ARISING AS A RESULT OF CUSTOM, USAGE OR TRADE AND THOSE ARISING
UNDER STATUTE.
11. LIMITS ON WARRANTY DISCLAIMER. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or
conditions, so some of the above exclusions may not apply to Licensee. In that case, any implied warranties or
conditions which would then otherwise arise will be limited in duration to ninety (90) days from the date of the
license of the Software or the purchase of the Product. The warranties given herein give Licensee specific legal rights
and Licensee may have other rights which may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
12. CHANGE TO WARRANTY. No employee or agent of Hemisphere is authorized to change the warranty provided or
the limitation or disclaimer of warranty provisions. All such changes will only be effective if pursuant to a separate
agreement signed by senior officers of the respective parties.
13. WARRANTY CLAIM. In the event Licensee has a warranty claim Licensee must first check for and install all
Updates that are made available. The warranty will not otherwise be honored. Proof of purchase may be required.
Hemisphere does not honor claims asserted after the end of the Warranty Period.
14. LICENSEE REMEDIES. In all cases which involve a failure of the Software to conform in any material respect to the
documentation during the Warranty Period or a breach of a warranty, Hemisphere's sole obligation and liability, and
Licensee's sole and exclusive remedy, is for Hemisphere, at Hemisphere's option, to (a) repair the Software, (b)
replace the Software with software conforming to the documentation, or (c) if Hemisphere is unable, on a
reasonable commercial basis, to repair the Software or to replace the Software with conforming software within
ninety (90) days, to terminate this Agreement and thereafter Licensee shall cease using the Software. Hemisphere
will also issue a refund for the price paid by Licensee less an amount on account of amortization, calculated on a
straight-line basis over a deemed useful life of three (3) years.
15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT WILL HEMISPHERE BE LIABLE TO LICENSEE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES INCLUDING ARISING IN RELATION TO ANY LOSS OF DATA,
INCOME, REVENUE, GOODWILL OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS EVEN IF HEMISPHERE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE. FURTHER, IN NO EVENT WILL HEMISPHERE'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE
LIABILITY HEREUNDER, FROM ALL CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY KIND, EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY
LICENSEE TO HEMISPHERE TO PURCHASE THE PRODUCT. THIS LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION APPLIES
IRRESPECTIVE OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT,
NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, TORT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, MISREPRESENTATION OR ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY AND WILL SURVIVE A FUNDAMENTAL BREACH.
16. LIMITS ON LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Some jurisdictions do not allow for the limitation or exclusion of liability for
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to Licensee and Licensee
may also have other legal rights which may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
17. BASIS OF BARGAIN. Licensee agrees and acknowledges that Hemisphere has set its prices and the parties have
entered into this Agreement in reliance on the limited warranties, warranty disclaimers and limitations of liability set
forth herein, that the same reflect an agreed-to allocation of risk between the parties (including the risk that a
remedy may fail of its essential purpose and cause consequential loss), and that the same forms an essential basis
of the bargain between the parties. Licensee agrees and acknowledges that Hemisphere would not have been able
to sell the Product at the amount charged on an economic basis without such limitations.
18. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS INDEMNITY. Hemisphere shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Licensee from and
against any and all actions, claims, demands, proceedings, liabilities, direct damages, judgments, settlements, fines,
penalties, costs and expenses, including royalties and attorneys' fees and related costs, in connection with or arising
out of any actual infringement of any third party patent, copyright or other intellectual property right by the Software
or by its use, in accordance with this Agreement and documentation, PROVIDED THAT: (a) Hemisphere has the right
to assume full control over any action, claim, demand or proceeding, (b) Licensee shall promptly notify Hemisphere
of any such action, claim, demand, or proceeding, and (c) Licensee shall give Hemisphere such reasonable
assistance and tangible material as is reasonably available to Licensee for the defense of the action, claim, demand
or proceeding. Licensee shall not settle or compromise any of same for which Hemisphere has agreed to assume
responsibility without Hemisphere's prior written consent. Licensee may, at its sole cost and expense, retain
separate counsel from the counsel utilized or retained by Hemisphere.
19. INFRINGEMENT. If use of the Software may be enjoined due to a claim of infringement by a third party then, at its
sole discretion and expense, Hemisphere may do one of the following: (a) negotiate a license or other agreement so
that the Product is no longer subject to such a potential claim, (b) modify the Product so that it becomes non-
infringing, provided such modification can be accomplished without materially affecting the performance and
functionality of the Product, (c) replace the Software, or the Product, with non-infringing software, or product, of
equal or better performance and quality, or (d) if none of the foregoing can be done on a commercially reasonable
basis, terminate this license and Licensee shall stop using the Product and Hemisphere shall refund the price paid by
Licensee less an amount on account of amortization, calculated on a straight-line basis over a deemed useful life of
three (3) years.
The foregoing sets out the entire liability of Hemisphere and the sole obligations of Hemisphere to Licensee in
respect of any claim that the Software or its use infringes any third party rights.
20. INDEMNIFICATION. Except in relation to an infringement action, Licensee shall indemnify and hold Hemisphere
harmless from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable fees of
lawyers and other professionals) arising out of or in connection with Licensee's use of the Product, whether direct or
indirect, including without limiting the foregoing, loss of data, loss of profit or business interruption.
21. TERMINATION. Licensee may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause. Hemisphere may terminate this
Agreement on 30 days notice to Licensee if Licensee fails to materially comply with each provision of this
Agreement unless such default is cured within the 30 days. Any such termination by a party shall be in addition to
and without prejudice to such rights and remedies as may be available, including injunction and other equitable
remedies. Upon receipt by Licensee of written notice of termination from Hemisphere or termination by Licensee,
Licensee shall at the end of any notice period (a) cease using the Software; and (b) return to Hemisphere (or destroy
and provide a certificate of a Senior Officer attesting to such destruction) the Software and all related material and
any magnetic or optical media provided to Licensee. The provisions of Sections 6), 7), 8), 9), 10), 15), 21), 26) and 27)
herein shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason.
22. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. Licensee agrees that Licensee will comply with all export control legislation of Canada,
the United States, Australia and any other applicable country's laws and regulations, whether under the Arms
Export Control Act, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, the Export Administration Regulations, the
regulations of the United States Departments of Commerce, State, and Treasury, or otherwise as well as the export
control legislation of all other countries.
23. PRODUCT COMPONENTS. The Product may contain third party components. Those third party components may
be subject to additional terms and conditions. Licensee is required to agree to those terms and conditions in order to
use the Product.
24. FORCE MAJEURE EVENT. Neither party will have the right to claim damages as a result of the other's inability to
perform or any delay in performance due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond its reasonable control, such as
labor disputes, strikes, lockouts, war, riot, insurrection, epidemic, Internet virus attack, Internet failure, supplier
failure, act of God, or governmental action not the fault of the non-performing party.
25. FORUM FOR DISPUTES. The parties agree that the courts located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and the courts of
appeal there from will have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any disputes between Licensee and Hemisphere
concerning this Agreement or Licensee's use or inability to use the Software and the parties hereby irrevocably
agree to attorn to the jurisdiction of those courts. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may apply to any court
of competent jurisdiction for injunctive relief.
26. APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta, Canada, exclusive of
any of its choice of law and conflicts of law jurisprudence.
27. CISG. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to this
Agreement or any transaction hereunder.
28. GENERAL. This is the entire agreement between Licensee and Hemisphere relating to the Product and Licensee's
use of the same, and supersedes all prior, collateral or contemporaneous oral or written representations, warranties
or agreements regarding the same. No amendment to or modification of this Agreement will be binding unless in
writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of the parties. Any and all terms and conditions set out in any
correspondence between the parties or set out in a purchase order which are different from or in addition to the
terms and conditions set forth herein, shall have no application and no written notice of same shall be required. In
the event that one or more of the provisions of this Agreement is found to be illegal or unenforceable, this
Agreement shall not be rendered inoperative but the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Warranty Notice
COVERED PRODUCTS: This warranty covers all products manufactured by Hemisphere GPS and purchased by the end
purchaser (the "Products"), unless otherwise specifically and expressly agreed in writing by Hemisphere GPS.
LIMITED WARRANTY: Hemisphere GPS warrants solely to the end purchaser of the Products, subject to the exclusions
and procedures set forth below, that the Products sold to such end purchaser and its internal components shall be free,
under normal use and maintenance, from defects in materials, and workmanship and will substantially conform to
Hemisphere GPSs applicable specifications for the Product, for a period of 12 months from delivery of such Product to
such end purchaser (the Warranty Period). Repairs and replacement components for the Products are warranted, subject
to the exclusions and procedures set forth below, to be free, under normal use and maintenance, from defects in material
and workmanship, and will substantially conform to Hemisphere GPSs applicable specifications for the Product, for 90
days from performance or delivery, or for the balance of the original Warranty Period, whichever is greater.
EXCLUSION OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. The LIMITED WARRANTY shall apply only if the Product is properly and
correctly installed, configured, interfaced, maintained, stored, and operated in accordance with Hemisphere GPSs relevant
Users Manual and Specifications, AND the Product is not modified or misused. The Product is provided AS IS and the
implied warranties of MERCHANTABILITY and FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE and ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
express, implied or arising by statute, by course of dealing or by trade usage, in connection with the design, sale,
installation, service or use of any products or any component thereof, are EXCLUDED from this transaction and shall not
apply to the Product. The LIMITED WARRANTY is IN LIEU OF any other warranty, express or implied, including but not
limited to, any warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, title, and non-infringement.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES. The purchasers EXCLUSIVE REMEDY against Hemisphere GPS shall be, at Hemisphere
GPSs option, the repair or replacement of any defective Product or components thereof. The purchaser shall notify
Hemisphere GPS or a Hemisphere GPSs approved service center immediately of any defect. Repairs shall be made
through a Hemisphere GPS approved service center only. Repair, modification or service of Hemisphere GPS products by
any party other than a Hemisphere GPS approved service center shall render this warranty null and void. The remedy in
this paragraph shall only be applied in the event that the Product is properly and correctly installed, configured, interfaced,
maintained, stored, and operated in accordance with Hemisphere GPSs relevant Users Manual and Specifications, AND
the Product is not modified or misused. NO OTHER REMEDY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR CONTINGENT DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST SALES, INJURY TO PERSON OR
PROPERTY, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS) SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASER, even if
Hemisphere GPS has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Without limiting the foregoing, Hemisphere GPS
shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from installation, use, quality, performance or accuracy of any
Product.
HEMISPHERE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PURCHASERS NEGLIGENCE OR UNAUTHORIZED USES OF THE
PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL HEMISPHERE GPS BE IN ANY WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM PURCHASERS OWN NEGLIGENCE, OR FROM OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT IN ANY WAY OTHER THAN AS
SPECIFIED IN HEMISPHERE GPSS RELEVANT USERS MANUAL AND SPECIFICATIONS. Hemisphere GPS is NOT
RESPONSIBLE for defects or performance problems resulting from (1) misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect of
Product; (2) the utilization of the Product with hardware or software products, information, data, systems, interfaces or
devices not made, supplied or specified by Hemisphere GPS; (3) the operation of the Product under any specification other
than, or in addition to, the specifications set forth in Hemisphere GPSs relevant Users Manual and Specifications; (4)
damage caused by accident or natural events, such as lightning (or other electrical discharge) or fresh/salt water
immersion of Product; (5) damage occurring in transit; (6) normal wear and tear; or (7) the operation or failure of operation
of any satellite-based positioning system or differential correction service; or the availability or performance of any
satellite-based positioning signal or differential correction signal.
THE PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OPERATING THE VEHICLE SAFELY. The purchaser is solely responsible
for the safe operation of the vehicle used in connection with the Product, and for maintaining proper system control
settings. UNSAFE DRIVING OR SYSTEM CONTROL SETTINGS CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH.
The purchaser is solely responsible for his/her safety and for the safety of others. The purchaser is solely responsible for
maintaining control of the automated steering system at all times. THE PURCHASER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR
ENSURING THE PRODUCT IS PROPERLY AND CORRECTLY INSTALLED, CONFIGURED, INTERFACED, MAINTAINED,
STORED, AND OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH HEMISPHERE GPSS RELEVANT USERS MANUAL AND
SPECIFICATIONS. Hemisphere GPS does not warrant or guarantee the positioning and navigation precision or accuracy
obtained when using Products. Products are not intended for primary navigation or for use in safety of life applications.
The potential accuracy of Products as stated in Hemisphere GPS literature and/or Product specifications serves to provide
only an estimate of achievable accuracy based on performance specifications provided by the satellite service operator (i.e.
US Department of Defense in the case of GPS) and differential correction service provider. Hemisphere GPS reserves the
right to modify Products without any obligation to notify, supply or install any improvements or alterations to existing
Products.
GOVERNING LAW. This agreement and any disputes relating to, concerning or based upon the Product shall be
governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE. In order to obtain warranty service, the end purchaser must bring the Product to a
Hemisphere GPS approved service center along with the end purchaser's proof of purchase. Hemisphere GPS does not
warrant claims asserted after the end of the warranty period. For any questions regarding warranty service or to obtain
information regarding the location of any of Hemisphere GPS approved service center, contact Hemisphere GPS at the
following address:
Hemisphere GPS
8444 N. 90th Street, Suite 130
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: 480-348-9919 Fax: 480-348-6370
ground@hemispheregps.com
www.hemispheregps.com
www.hemispheregps.com